Senior People

Senior People & Culture Advisor, Early Careers Add expected salary to your profile for insights We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments. About The Role As the Senior People & Culture Advisor, Early Careers you will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating our seasonal clerk and graduate programs for our Melbourne office. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, and working closely with internal stakeholders, you will ensure the success of these programs by building strong relationships, refining program processes, and supporting our strategic objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for our clerkship and graduate positions, ensuring a positive candidate experience and a strong talent pipeline. Partnering with our marketing team to promote Maddocks through social media, attending university careers fairs and hosting online webinars and podcasts for law students Collaborating with the Learning & Development team to provide appropriate mentoring and training for our clerks and grads. Serving as an HR advisor to the clerks and grads, offering guidance on career development, performance management, and goal setting. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in early-career development and recruitment, and incorporate them into our programs and initiatives. About You The successful candidate will be passionate about early careers, have excellent stakeholder management skills and be a team player. Furthermore you will have the following experience and skills: Ideally a minimum of two years relevant experience in an early careers or talent acquisition role. University qualifications in HR or a related discipline. Proven track record of engaging with senior leadership and working with an HR team. Excellent organisational skill with the ability to priorities activities alongside strong communication and presentation skills. In turn, you will have the opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where you can progress your career. Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and engagement where you will experience: A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004, along with being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, and Maddocks Pride groups. Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs. Community involvement: Giveback to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives. Wellbeing & Benefits: Access up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and parents and caregivers wellbeing programs. Our people are our greatest advocates, and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work. To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time. Ready for your next career move? Make your Move to Maddocks – Apply Now. #LI-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr